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Caitlin Clark's Return Spoiled by Fever's Worst Shooting Performance in 6 Years in Loss to Valkyries
MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 9 – Veronica Burton scored 21 points including a career-high five 3-pointers as the Valkyries dominated the Fever, who managed just 61 points in their second-lowest scoring game this season.
- On Wednesday, the Valkyries won 80-61 in Indianapolis, with Burton scoring 21 points; Clark's return was limited to 10 points, spoiling her comeback.
- Following their June 19 matchup, Clark returned after five games with a groin injury, but Indiana lost 80-61 to the Valkyries, highlighting ongoing injury and performance issues.
- Golden State shot 12-of-32 from three, Indiana 6-of-27, and the Valkyries outrebounded the Fever 47-36, highlighting their shooting efficiency and rebounding edge.
- Golden State's win improved their record to 10-9, while Indiana scored its second-lowest points of the season, with Clark limited to 10 points, impacting their momentum.
- The Valkyries now lead the season series 2-0, deepening Indiana’s early-season struggles as Clark recovers from injury and team effort remains inconsistent.
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Indiana Fever fans turn OFF game after Caitlin Clark and Co suffer 'disaster'
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Clark struggles in return from injury
INDIANAPOLIS — Veronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 80-61 on Wednesday to spoil Caitlin Clark’s return.
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